Brian Urlacher’s future with the Chicago Bears remains uncertain, after a lengthy phone conversation Thursday with new head coach Marc Trestman.

Trestman said he spoke with Urlacher for 30 to 40 minutes about the Bears but did not discuss Urlacher’s contract situation. Urlacher is a free agent who will turn 35 in May. He wants to return to the Bears, but it remains to be seen if he is part of their plans.

Trestman did not clarify Urlacher’s status when introducing the Bears’ new coaching staff Thursday. But he said Urlacher made it clear he wants to return for a 14th season with the Bears.

“I don’t think there was any question that he loves Chicago and this is a place he’d like to be,” said Trestman via the Chicago Tribune. “I’ll just leave it at that. I’m not as attuned to the entire situation, certainly the economics and all the things that go into it. That’s going to be a process between Brian and the organization as we move forward.”

Trestman said it was “premature” to discuss Urlacher’s situation at length. But with free agency starting next month, Trestman cannot say that much longer.